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CCTV image released after Audi stolen from car park of Northamptonshire hotel and spa

A CCTV image has been released after an Audi was stolen from the car park of a Northamptonshire hotel and spa.

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‘By the time he arrived it was too late’ – rare disease expert says '48-hour window of opportunity' missed in Northampton man Luke Abrahams’ death

A rare disease expert told the inquest into Luke Abrahams’ death that ‘there was a 48-hour window where earlier treatment could have helped – but by the time he finally arrived at Northampton General Hospital, it was already too late.’

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Well-established business owner says goodbye to hairdressing premises of 22 years in Northampton

A well-established business owner has said goodbye to her hairdressing premises of 22 years in Northampton as she takes her career down a new path.

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Founder of leading independent kitchen specialist built from the ground up after starting as apprentice at 16

The founder of a leading independent kitchen specialist in Northamptonshire has shared his impressive journey of building a successful venture from the ground up.

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'It will ruin the town centre': Brackley traders up in arms over plans to introduce parking fees

Concerned Brackley business owners have described proposals to introduce parking fees in the town as ‘disastrous’ and say it will ‘hollow out the town centre’ if they go ahead.

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Meet the duo who moved to Northampton with little to their name and now run a business rooted in resilience

Meet the husband and wife duo who moved to the UK and had just £1 to their name at one point in their journey, and now run a well-established business in Northampton.

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‘Real change happens when people work together’ says award-winning Northampton girl, 12, who helped collect more than one million pieces of litter

A 12-year-old girl, from Northampton, has won a change maker award, after she helped to collect more than one million pieces of litter worldwide.

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Man verbally abused woman on bus service between Northampton and Kingsthorpe - police appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man verbally abused a woman on a bus service between Northampton and Kingsthorpe.

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Police issue warning after increase in rogue trader incidents across Northamptonshire including driving victims to cash point

Police are issuing a warning and advice to residents across Northamptonshire, after an increase in rogue trader incidents.

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Northampton gymnastics club youngster 'shocked' to be shortlisted for prestigious gong national awards

A Northampton gymnastics club youngster has been shortlisted for a prestigious gong at the British Gymnastics Awards.

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CCTV image released after bank card stolen from gym and used to withdraw cash in Northampton

A CCTV image has been released after a bank card was stolen from a gym and used to withdraw cash in Northampton.

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Rush hour collision leads to driver being assaulted in road rage incident in Northamptonshire

A rush hour collision lead to a driver being assaulted in a road rage incident in Northamptonshire.

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This £20 heated vest is selling fast as shoppers ditch bulky winter coats (aff)

A heated vest that used to cost £80 is now under £20, includes a power bank, and could be the cheapest way to stay warm this winter

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Northampton General Hospital medical boss apologises to Luke Abrahams' family for not contacting them sooner – but admits outcome wouldn’t have changed

An A&E consultant at Northampton General Hospital has admitted he should have contacted the family of Luke Abrahams sooner prior to his tragic death – but said he does not believe acting faster would have changed the outcome.

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Three arrested after burglary at former Northampton casino recently discovered as massive cannabis factory

Police have confirmed that three men were arrest in connection with a burglary at a former casino which was recently found to be a huge cannabis factory.

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Northampton General Hospital consultant who approved Luke Abrahams’ surgery apologises for not speaking to family before his death

The Northampton General Hospital consultant who approved Luke Abrahams’ operation before his tragic death has apologised for not speaking to his family beforehand.

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CCTV image released after woman's bag stolen at McDonald's in Northampton

A CCTV image has been released by police after a woman’s bag was stolen from McDonald’s in Northampton.

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Father and son duo to take on gruelling 71-mile walking challenge from Wembley to Northampton

A father and son duo, taking on a five-day, 71-mile charity walk to raise awareness for mental health, will finish their challenge at the Frank Bruno Foundation in Northampton.

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Opinion: After AFCON: What the Tournament meant for the African Diaspora

Now that the Africa Cup of Nations has come to a close, the noise of the final whistle has faded, but the meaning of the tournament remains. For Africans living in the UK, AFCON was never just about who lifted the trophy. It was about connection, pride and moments that brought people together across...

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Teenage boy banned from retail premises in Northampton - unless with parent - following persistent shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

A teenage boy has been banned from attending any retail premises in Northampton, unless he is with a parent or guardian, following persistent shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.